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Just in time to promote Scream VI, a masked person has been spotted wandering around an intersection in Sonoma, California. Said person was captured on video by NBC Bay Area wandering around a busy intersection downtown. Eventually, the costumed Ghostface impersonator unsettled so many local citizens that some began making 911 calls, just to make sure that the authorities were aware of the situation. (You never can be too careful with Ghostface.)The calls all noted the same thing. A man dressed in a black robe, with a long white mask underneath. The figure was near Sonoma Square, reportedly hanging out on various…

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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. In the high school library that I manage, I’ve been running Dungeons & Dragons for the past four years. It’s been a huge amount of fun, and it also brings with it a ton of mental health and literacy benefits. The students that I’ve worked with have, in my opinion, increased their public speaking skills, self confidence, and creative writing skills just to name a few. I also think that the D&D groups in the library have formed a unique friendship group that…

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A team of researchers at the University of Houston is reporting the success of their new method for the early diagnosis and monitoring of lupus nephritis — at home. If you’ve taken an at-home COVID-19 or pregnancy test, then you’ve taken what is scientifically called a lateral flow assay (LFA) test, a diagnostic tool widely used because of its rapid results, low cost and ease of operation. The team applied that same technology to assessing lupus nephritis, or inflammation of the kidneys, one of the most severe complications for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, or lupus). The home test…

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Prime Video is giving viewers their first close-up of Citadel. The streaming service today announced the highly anticipated action-spy thriller will launch on Friday, April 28. Two new episodes will be released on that date, followed by one episode a week through May 26. “Eight years ago, Citadel fell,” Prime Video teases. “The independent global spy agency — tasked to uphold the safety and security of all people — was destroyed by operatives of Manticore, a powerful syndicate manipulating the world from the shadows.” “With Citadel’s fall, elite agents Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) had…

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The “Bennifer” reunion was the big headline of 2021, but now in early 2023, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are a settled married couple. It only took them 20 years and two engagements to get there.Their first round began in 2002, after they starred in that year’s romcom, Gigli. Affleck eventually proposed to J.Lo, but they broke things off in 2004. Since then, they both went on to marry other people, have kids, and get divorced. They’ve also both dated other people since those divorces. A month after she ended things with Alex Rodriguez, Lopez was linked romantically to Affleck…

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Sadly, it took more than two months for Eufy’s parent company, Anker, to admit some fault and apologize. Early denials sparked deeper media scrutiny as the company tried to downplay Eufy’s security failings, shredding a hard-won reputation in the process. The multiple incidents, and the fact that Eufy was caught in a lie and forced to pedal back, make it tough to regain trust. Eufy’s failings feel especially egregious because the company generally ticks all the right boxes. Its cameras and doorbells strike the balance between quality and affordability. Anker is a respected brand in the accessory space. And Eufy offers…

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Thursday’s Geoff Rickly is releasing his first fiction novel later this year. It’s titled Someone Who Isn’t Me and it’s out July 25 via Rose Books. The story follows a man seeking psychedelic ibogaine treatment for heroin addiction at a clinic in Mexico, and Rickly based it on his own experience doing the same.Last year, Rickly took up with his Thursday bandmates for a string of shows opening for the reunited My Chemical Romance. The group also marked the 20th anniversary of the 2001 LP Full Collapse with an expansive box set reissue. Thursday last released a new album in…

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[] 20,000 Species of Bees – first-look review 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if (msgIsString)…

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An artist’s interpretation of the marine life unearthed at the Waterloo Farm site in South Africa, including the giant fish Hyneria udlezinye.  (Image credit: Gess, Ahlberg, 2023, PLOS One, (CC-BY 4.0)) (opens in new tab)About 350 million years ago, long before the dinosaurs stalked the planet, a gigantic fish with deadly fangs hunted river waters on the ancient southern supercontinent Gondwana, a new study finds. This fish, measuring up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) long, is the largest bony fish on record from the Late Devonian (383 million to 359 million years ago) and was predatory, prompting researchers to call it…

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The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton Wow! A MUST READ! Fiction that addresses the possible future in climate change by sharing the beautiful life story of Wanda, a true survivor. Dive in to The Light Pirate (Grand Central Publishing) and you will become enamored with this young girl who has a special connection to nature and learns to live off the land and thrive. Kirby Lowe works as an electrician in a small town in Florida. During yet another dangerous hurricane, his young sons go missing and he leaves his pregnant wife all alone while he is out searching for them in…

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After 14 seasons, NCIS: Los Angeles will be ending in May, and when better to take a look at how the cast has changed (not that much, but RIP Dom!) over the years? Now, for the sake of this, we’re taking a look at those who are still on or were series regulars for at least half the series. So that means when looking at Season 1, Chris O’Donnell (G. Callen), LL Cool J (Sam Hanna), Linda Hunt (Hetty Lange), Daniela Ruah (Kensi Blye), and Barrett Foa (Eric Beale) qualify. Eric Christian Olsen (Marty Deeks) guest starred at the end…

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While residents in California are still dealing with damage from last month’s floods — after years of devastating droughts — UBC Okanagan engineers are looking at better ways to manage the delivery of safe drinking water to homes. Things to consider include a changing climate, costs and sustainability. Dr. Haroon Mian, a Postdoctoral Research Associate with UBCO’s School of Engineering, says municipalities and water utilities all have drinking water management strategies to ensure the water they provide is safe and plentiful. However, a natural disaster, a breach in the supply or contamination at the treatment plant can put water supplies…

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Photography by Getty Images In makeup artist Pati Dubroff’s process, we trust. By FASHION staff Date February 24, 2023 With high-profile clients like Margot Robbie, Kaia Gerber and Priyanka Chopra sharing a seat in her makeup chair, Pati Dubroff knows a thing or two about painting famous faces. The Chanel makeup artist finds a desirable balance between soft yet sultry in her artistry — favouring fresh skin with a smouldering eye and a subtle pop of colour on the lip — that makes us all wonder how she does it. So when our beauty director Natasha Boateng had the chance to…

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Mattress prices are confusing and sometimes infuriating. They’re almost always inflated—you’ll see some sneaky price increases every few months—which makes sales look all the more tantalizing. It doesn’t help that some brands always have a site-wide sale. Don’t be fooled! You should never pay more than the sale prices during holiday events like Presidents’ Day. The prices you see this weekend are among the lowest you’ll find for a mattress except for Black Friday sales. If you are in need of a new mattress, now is the time to grab one. We’ve tested dozens, and our favorites are on sale.…

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Welcome to The Contenders, a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. This week (for the upcoming charts dated March 4), as SZA’s SOS goes for its 10th week atop the Billboard 200 albums chart, she’ll have to fend off pop’s most acrobatic veteran star, as well as hitmakers from the country and dance worlds.   P!nk, Trustfall (RCA): While P!nk used to be one of top 40’s most ubiquitous figures, she hasn’t reached the Billboard Hot 100’s top 40 since 2017 and her most recent lead single,…

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ComingSoon Senior Editor Spencer Legacy spoke with Ballmastrz: 9009 creator Christy Karacas about the show’s new special, Ballmastrz: Rubicon, and the legacy of Superjail! years later. Ballmastrz: Rubicon will premiere on February 20. The synopsis for the special reads, “when secrets from Crayzar’s past threaten the future of the planet, will he grow some balls and unite ‘Team Earth,’ or add humanity to the intergalactic endangered species list?” Spencer Legacy: The anime influence has always been there in Ballmastrz. So how did the collaboration with Studio 4℃ come together? Christy Karacas: I go to a lot of animation festivals and…

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Are more women having affairs? Or are they finally just talking about it? Throughout history, women have been stigmatized, ostracized, and so much worse for committing adultery — while men have too often been given a pass. But the truth is that women have the same wants, needs and desires as men despite cultural assumptions. Hosted by journalist Jo Piazza, this groundbreaking podcast series features real women of different ages and backgrounds telling the stories of their affairs, many for the first time. After five years of reporting on marriage in the wildly popular Committed podcast, Jo is now uncovering…

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Olrog’s gull (Larus atlanticus) has dark wingsJacinto Escaray/Shutterstock The dark colours on the top of the short, wide wings of some seagulls help change the temperature of the surrounding air, which may allow the birds to glide efficiently without compromising their agility. Birds tend to have either relatively long, thin wings that support long-haul soaring, or shorter, wider wings that permit more energy efficient movements like turning and taking off. But some gulls have developed wings that can do both by absorbing heat from the air, says Madeleine Goumas at the University of Exeter, UK. “Gulls are always flitting about and taking…

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When we call a TV show trashy, it means it’s a guilty pleasure. We can consume large quantities of it like a garbage disposal. We don’t want to think too hard when watching TV some days, so we need something that will keep us engaged with minimal effort and ultimately make us feel good about myself. Enter reality dating shows. America knows how to pump out shows that maniacally twist lines, produce secondhand cringe, and put singles at the mercy of each other, all in the name of love. They’ll have your friends saying “You’d be perfect to go on…

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If there’s one thing I feel passionately about, it’s that manicures can be one of the most creative beauty outlets. From simple fresh tips to rich earthy shades and gem nail art to marble effects, there’s a plethora of designs out there to suit every personal style, mood and occasion.  But lately, I’ve noticed an exciting new trend surfacing amongst influencers and industry experts. Meet aura nails, a fresh gradient design that is meant to reflect, you guessed it, your aura. So what does that actually mean? Well, the latin word aura translates to air or breeze and is used to describe the electromagnetic field…

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Freeway, a crypto staking platform has brought some of its services to a temporary halt citing market fluctuations. In a bid to keep its business afloat, Freeway has stopped buy and withdrawal services on its platform. The company is working on drafting newer strategies that could make its operations more resistant to the volatile nature of crypto assets. In recent months, the crypto market did see more losses than gains. Around September, the total valuation of the global crypto market slid below the trillion-dollar mark. As of Monday, October 24, the crypto market cap stands at $931 billion (roughly Rs.…

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Deftones have unveiled an edgy clothing and accessories collaboration with the hyped streetwear brand Stray Rats and the fashion designer Marc Jacobs’ specialty polysexual label Heaven.The Chino Moreno-led alt-metal band celebrated the launch with a concert at a Marc Jacobs event at Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg on March 2.The Deftones-inspired fashion line includes a coach jacket, a distressed knit sweater, sweatshirts, T-shirts and tops — all marked with iconic Deftones imagery and motifs, as Hypebeast reported.See photos of some of the pieces below.You can get your hands on the new Deftones gear at the Marc Jacobs website. There, you can…

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There is a lot of discussion and hand wringing these days (a lot of it quite deserved!) about the rise of artificial intelligence. And this ain’t the cute kind of A.I. that looks like Haley Joel Osment. This is the sort that can mimic human thinking, speech, and even writing, producing work in an instant that would take a real person hours or days. Ahead of its upcoming contract negotiations, the Writers Guild of America revealed is already concerned enough about A.I. to add “regulate use of material produced using artificial intelligence or similar technologies” as one of its demands.It’s an…

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CLIMATEWIRE | Algal blooms are growing bigger and more frequent worldwide as ocean temperatures rise and circulation patterns change. Climate change is likely one cause of the alterations, which favor the growth of phytoplankton, according to a new study published in Nature. Whether it’s good or bad is a murky question. Algae are an important food source for many marine animals, and large blooms can sometimes be a benefit for ocean ecosystems and fisheries. But some algal blooms also release toxins into the water and poison the environment. And when blooms die off and begin to decompose, they can reduce the oxygen concentrations in…

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There are few things more annoying to me than feeling too stupid to understand a book. Time travel, hard science, stuff tied in with mathematics or physics…these are all subjects that I struggle with to begin with; add in a narrative and a cast of characters, and I’m reading at a snail’s pace and taking notes to keep everything straight. Then there are times when I can character- and plot-map to my heart’s desire and reread chapters on end, but still close the book wondering what I just read. And not in a disappointed in the book way — disappointed…

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What happens after the therapist has a meltdown? Our TV Fanatics, Jasmine, Jack, and Christine, are here to debate Maggie’s reaction to Dr. Jessica, whether the guys gave Danny the right advice, and if Sophie’s ready to hit the dating scene after A Million Little Things Season 5 Episode 3. Also, find out which round table members think Katherine was too flippant or Greta was too insecure. Was Maggie right to be as upset as she was about Dr. Jessica filling in for her while she’ll be out on maternity leave? Jasmine: Honestly, no. Most of this has been Maggie’s…

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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain U.S. elementary school students do not particularly benefit from being taught by teachers of the same race or ethnicity. That’s the major finding from our new study, published in Early Childhood Research Quarterly. We analyzed a nationally representative sample followed from the start of kindergarten to the end of fifth grade. Our findings indicate that calls to diversify the teacher workforce are unlikely to meaningfully address large racial and ethnic educational inequities in U.S. elementary schools. We compared the academic achievement, classroom behavior and executive functioning of U.S. elementary school students across two naturally occurring conditions.…

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Photography Courtesy of Launchmetrics.com/spotlight Pink everywhere. Bows on everything. By Lauren Knowles Date February 24, 2023 Characterized by hair bows, Bambi eyes, and blush pink everything, coquette beauty is the whimsical aesthetic leading the 2023 beauty trends. Whether your main source of glam inspo comes from #BeautyTok or high fashion runways, you’ll be seeing the trend everywhere this year. @lottiestarrs I got the bows this time #sorryhila DM Pretty – This Boy Be In My DM say I’m Pretty / Live OffBeat Session – Tank And The Bangas RELATED: The Coolest Beauty Hacks I Learned Backstage at NYFW By definition,…

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If the boxy Opportunity rover could elicit years of anthropomorphized love and goodwill, then surely Earthlings will warm to the idea of sending a snake-shaped robot to the moon. This robot—the brainchild of students at Northeastern University—is meant to wiggle across difficult terrain, measure water in the pit of craters, and bite its own tail to become a spinning ouroboros tumbling down the side of a lunar cliff. NASA’s annual Big Idea Challenge presents a new query each year that’s geared toward an engineering problem the agency needs to solve. In fall 2021, students from universities across the United States set out to design…

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Pantera have announced a 2023 North American tour with Lamb of God.The run will take place amid Pantera’s already scheduled appearances at festivals as well as dates opening for Metallica.View all of the tour dates further down the page.Tickets go on sale on Jan. 27 at 10AM local time at Live Nation. Citi cardmembers will have access to a presale which begins on Jan. 24 at 10AM local time and end Jan. 26 at 10PM local time. For more presale information, head here. For tickets to Pantera’s previously announced shows, visit this location.Late last year (Dec. 2), Pantera performed their first…

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